Is gambling a waste of time and money?

[Su-asa]

There's no sugarcoating this, gambling would waste your time, money and energy. Most people don't realize that they can actually channel their energy into doing other things and see remarkable progress. Gambling is time consuming especially when you are addicted to it. I remember when I was so focused on gambling that I even showed up for work late until I decided to channel all those energy into other things. Gambling is also a waste of money, if you have the time go to your bank app and check your deposits, calculate how much you have spent on gambling, you'd be surprised.

[Tmoonz]

People say gambling is a waste of time and money. That's the reason why as much as possible people are not encourage to take gambling. However, my point is, it could be a waste if you are an irresponsible gambler. You are gambling on your funds that should be paid on bills, or you are using your emergency funds. Or worst, you are gambling when you don't have the knowledge even the basics in  gambling. Now my question is, does it mean responsible gamblers never wasted their time and money when they are gambling? Then how about those losses that they have incurred, when they can use it to add to their emergency funds?

In as much as we do losses in gambling at some point but the truth is that we derive certain level of fulfillment when we make our analysis and researches and finally have a conclusion of what could be the possible outcome of a game, it is not completely a waste of time and money because it appeals your inner mind on what you want to do at a particular point in time, for a responsible gambler who has ensure his basic needs are already taken care of and gamble from part of his discretionary income for me has fulfilled the desire of placing a bet on his favorite games, to me is not completely waste of time and money perhaps there is also a possibility of winning and not just losses even though nothing is guarantee.

[Bushdark]

People say gambling is a waste of time and money. That's the reason why as much as possible people are not encourage to take gambling. However, my point is, it could be a waste if you are an irresponsible gambler. You are gambling on your funds that should be paid on bills, or you are using your emergency funds. Or worst, you are gambling when you don't have the knowledge even the basics in  gambling. Now my question is, does it mean responsible gamblers never wasted their time and money when they are gambling? Then how about those losses that they have incurred, when they can use it to add to their emergency funds?

I think anyone that believes that gambling is a waste of time and money should not bother themselves to talk about gambling or even gamble. Since they believe that gambling is not a good activity, they should stay away from it and also they should buy discriminate others that are gamblers, trying to make money from betting. Since we all have different believes and perspectives about gambling, we need to make sure that we focus on what is going to be if use to us rather than talking bad about gambling and still going to gamble.

[PlayBingo]

As long as you're playing with money you can afford to lose, and treat it as entertainment, then no, it's not a waste of time. It can be a lot of fun building weird bet accumulators and multiples. It can be fun spinning the roulette wheel. It can be fun betting on stocks or coin movements. If you're spending money or getting into debt doing it, then stop. Personally, I enjoy small stakes bets on the horses or sports, every now and them. It's a way of entertaining the brain!

[Niangwei]

I am not interested in gambling, and in my country it is against law. So, I avoid this

[m2017]

People say gambling is a waste of time and money. That's the reason why as much as possible people are not encourage to take gambling. However, my point is, it could be a waste if you are an irresponsible gambler. You are gambling on your funds that should be paid on bills, or you are using your emergency funds.

I think in my case it was still a waste of time and money, even though I wasn't gambling with bills or emergency funds. Here's the bottom line.

Or worst, you are gambling when you don't have the knowledge even the basics in  gambling.

And what basic knowledge is needed to play, say, slots? Just press the button, and then - as luck would have it. In principle, most gambling games are exactly like that, if they are not bets and not playing against other gamblers, as in card games.

Now my question is, does it mean responsible gamblers never wasted their time and money when they are gambling?

But do responsible gamblers have any special immunity to this? They are exactly the same gamblers, and like any gambler, they can lose, and time is wasted in any case if you sit down to gamble. The question is what remains at the end of the time spent: profit or loss.

[taufik123]

Now my question is, does it mean responsible gamblers never wasted their time and money when they are gambling?

But do responsible gamblers have any special immunity to this? They are exactly the same gamblers, and like any gambler, they can lose, and time is wasted in any case if you sit down to gamble. The question is what remains at the end of the time spent: profit or loss.

special immunity may not. But those who are truly professionals in gambling have a better level of psychology and strategies that they can apply, even though in the end it will only depend on luck.

And it will only apply to games that pit gamblers against each other, not to slots, crash games and other games that are more determined by a fortune.

Anyone can win or lose in gambling, but it's about how one can minimize those losses and take advantage of every opportunity to win on betting, card games, and they can predict with some data and can be managed when playing with other players.

[philipma1957]

People say gambling is a waste of time and money. That's the reason why as much as possible people are not encourage to take gambling. However, my point is, it could be a waste if you are an irresponsible gambler. You are gambling on your funds that should be paid on bills, or you are using your emergency funds. Or worst, you are gambling when you don't have the knowledge even the basics in  gambling. Now my question is, does it mean responsible gamblers never wasted their time and money when they are gambling? Then how about those losses that they have incurred, when they can use it to add to their emergency funds?

Gambling is a waste of money for those who lack discipline or who are propelled by greed. It is not a waste of money for everybody because there are people actually making genuine income from gambling and that is the reason the gambling industry keeps growing on all fronts. If people were merely wasting their money, I don't think we would see such high growth and interest in gambling. Gambling companies even sponsor major events to show that the business is making huge impact in many sectors. One thing unique about gambling is that if you focus on developing a winning system and enjoy some measure of luck, you will succeed and be among those who enjoy gambling and not wasting money.

No one makes money gambling long term.

The very definition of gambling is betting at odds that are against you.

[bitterguy28]

A total waste mate but?


small chance of winning or doubling your money(if you are lucky enough and know when to stop)


your time and money will all be spend and waste if not knowing how to deal with gambling .

[Vadym IP]

Agree, gambling should be considered only for entertainment purposes. Many people, on the other hand, believe that this is a daily job or some kind of activity to earn a living, but... Let's take a look at some slot machines that are literally built for gamblers to lose money in the long term. Providers don't even need to cheat or something like that.

Or, let's continue the topic with another question: If the person considers gambling as entertainment only and suddenly stops playing. Can we be sure the person will not find the way to lose or earn money on other things? I don't know.

[shasan]

There's no sugarcoating this, gambling would waste your time, money and energy. Most people don't realize that they can actually channel their energy into doing other things and see remarkable progress. Gambling is time consuming especially when you are addicted to it. I remember when I was so focused on gambling that I even showed up for work late until I decided to channel all those energy into other things. Gambling is also a waste of money, if you have the time go to your bank app and check your deposits, calculate how much you have spent on gambling, you'd be surprised.

Every coin has 2 sides back and front like that gambling has both good and bad sides. So, while it is true that gambling wastes our time and money it is also correct that we can enjoy ourselves and refresh our minds by gambling. But it will be an enjoyment until it reaches addiction, frustration, and greed.

[supine]

It is a waste of time and money if the gambler is only loosing and does not want to stop or quit.

[shasan]

It is a waste of time and money if the gambler is only loosing and does not want to stop or quit.

I do not agree with you and instead of agreeing with you, I want to say that gambling is a part of enjoyment and/or earning. But if the user can't play it professionally and loses randomly then it might be a waste of time and money cause the person cannot earn money and also the person can't enjoy the game.

[cute nmp]

Definitely it is , Gambling is totally a waste of money hope people will avoid doing it .

[Loveday422]

Gambling is a waste of time if you don't know how to gamble,but if you know how to gamble is actually a blessing not waste of time,in the other hands gambling is luck because not many that succeed in it